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5 Awesome Recent Fantasy Books You May Have Missed

5 Awesome Recent Fantasy Books You May Have Missed

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Swan’s Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story by Roshani Chokshi If you love gorgeous, inventive descriptions in your fantasy novels, pick this one up now! Demelza is a vertitas swan, but she doesn’t have the abilities or interests of her sisters. All she can do is tell when people are lying. But when Prince Arris of a neighboring kingdom announces that he is looking for a bride, Demelza agrees to help him weed out the bad contenders by telling him what is true or false about what they say, keeping him from marrying the wrong person. Now, Demelza has a place at the palace, new friends, a job, and a bit of a crush on the prince. But that won’t be a problem, right? The Fountain by Casey Scieszka I cannot do better than Emma Straub’s blurb calling this “Tuck Everlasting for grown-ups.” It’s the perfect description. This is a bittersweet story about love and loss. Vera Van Valkenburgh is an immortal woman who has been alive for centuries. It has not been easy, …

Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphone Bundle Review: Awesome Tech, OK Headphones

Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphone Bundle Review: Awesome Tech, OK Headphones

Published by skeptic

You may also be wondering just how you connect other headphones to the transmitter via Auracast. As I said earlier, Sennheiser’s HDR 275 connect to the system automatically on power-up, though they can also break free and connect to your phone over regular Bluetooth to take them on the go. Other options have their own methods; JBL’s Tour Pro 3 buds let you connect with their specialized transmitter case, while the Momentum 4 connect over the Sennheiser Smart Plus app. The app is your primary settings hub for both the transmitter and Sennheiser headphones, so you’ll want to download it straight away. It’s easy to set up, searching for devices with a tap and offering basic settings, including three sound modes for options like speech enhancement, Virtual Surround, and a mix of both. I didn’t think any of the modes were an upgrade, instead creating a thinner, more tinny sound signature, so I mainly kept the system in Neutral. The app can be sluggish, and I sometimes needed to close and reopen it to find …

72 awesome things to do with kids in L.A. before they grow up

72 awesome things to do with kids in L.A. before they grow up

Published by Sam Flores

Even in a place like Los Angeles, which is chock-full of activities, history and everyday wonders, parents and other guardians of children are still struck with anxiety when they hear the words: “What are we dooooing todaaaaay?” (The question is usually asked in a tone that says, “And do not tell me we’re going to the same playground we’ve already been to six times this week.”) We get it. Ideas can run dry, especially for busy moms, dads and caregivers. But L.A. is brimming with engaging and totally fun family-friendly spaces — and exploring them all through the bright eyes of a kid can help you fall in love with the city in entirely new ways. In this guide, we share 72 things to do with children in and around Los Angeles — memorable activities to fit every age, interest, energy level and attention span (and for grownups, every budget). Your youngster can scale a make-believe skyscraper at a rock-climbing gym, construct a sculpture out of wood scraps at a maker space, watch a sea …